Simon Jenkins
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"Sir Simon David Jenkins" Society of Antiquaries of London/FSA FRSL is an English newspaper columnist, editor and author. He is the son of Daniel Thomas Jenkins (1914–2002), theologian and United Reformed Church minister.

Since November 2008, he has been chairman of the National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty/National Trust. He writes columns for both The Guardian and London's Evening Standard. Previously, Jenkins was a commentator for The Times, which he edited from 1990 to 1992.

Having also edited the Evening Standard, Jenkins was appointed a Knight Bachelor for services to journalism in the 2004 British honours system/New Year honours.

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But the worst I think is the racism.

Given that her mother lived to 101, the Queen is clearly in for the long haul. Therefore the Prince of Wales must simply wait. We can only wish his mother all health and happiness and get used to the fact that British heads of state will, in future, be very senior citizens.

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We want to allow freedom of speech as far as possible but we can't allow that sort of thing.